Urvil Patel had been the subject of many discussions in the cricketing world after his going unsold in IPL 2025 auction for a base price of ₹30 lakh. He has earlier represented Gujarat Titans and did not get any team’s bidding for him. Hours later, Patel made a powerful statement in smashing the fastest T20 century by an Indian while playing a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match.
Patel smacked a 28-ball hundred against Tripura, missing the world record by just two balls. His innings was an epitome of pure dominance as he scored 113 runs off 35 balls at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 322.86. This incredible knock had 7 fours and 12 sixes, leaving cricket fans and IPL franchises wondering if they had underestimated his potential.
Patel broke the record of the fastest T20 century by an Indian and that was by Rishabh Pant. This showcases his capability to handle situations under pressure and deliver with style. Such a performance emphasizes his explosive talent and questions why no IPL team picked him in the auction.
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This redemption story resonates strongly with the recovery of countless players who were given lesser chances and rose from being at the nadir back to the zenith. Patels’ marvelous knock again brought his name in relevance, and there is still a possibility that teams can consider him as mid-season reinforcements if he continues his good play.
For now, Urvil Patel has turned disappointment into triumph, making a strong case for himself as a player to watch. His innings stands as a reminder of how unpredictable cricket can be and how talent can shine through even after the bitter taste of rejection.